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Does NFC technology present opportunities for financial institutions beyond Apple Pay? Speaking to Jukka Yliuntinen from G+D Netcetera, Giesecke+Devrient's digital powerhouse division and Nick Maynard from Juniper Research, FF News's Ali Paterson uncovers the evolving world of NFC technology and its impact on the digital wallet landscape in our latest FF Virtual Arena. Global adoption of NFC tech has been uneven but European Commission approval and Apple's recent move to expand NFC access for third-party wallet apps, creates a unique opportunity. Is this shift poised to reshape the mobile wallet landscape, enabling banks to remain at the heart of consumers’ digital lives? Tune in to find out more about: 🚆 Has the "TFL effect" boosted Britain's use of contactless payment methods? 🌎 Global variations in NFC implementation. 🍎 What could Apple's NFC opening mean for financial institutions? ⏭️ What can they do to drive customer adoption? https://lnkd.in/eGJvTz9E #virtualarena #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Fintech Company Next Generation Acquires Digital Asset Service Provider From French Retailer Casino Group “After the introduction of MiCA, digital assets, including stablecoins, and traditional finance became one unified and regulated field. The ecosystem will enable businesses to take full advantage of being able to work with digital and fiat assets simultaneously. It will cover the full range of payment aspects, including compliance, KYC, security, AML etc.,” said COO of Next Generation, Frank Combay. https://lnkd.in/eWKvfmXE Maxim Ognev Aivars Belis Natali Hayriyan Suren HAYRIYAN Cem Arcan Katarzyna Błaszczyk #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Global Fintech SumUp Launches Bookings For Service Industries Grzegorz Lech, SumUp VP of Engineering: “At SumUp we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver products which simplify business for our merchants. On a sector-by-sector basis, we constantly strive to deliver best-in-class, original products that make business hassle-free. Service-oriented businesses, such as hairdressers and eateries, require tools  https://lnkd.in/eUD6uu_w Giulia Brosio Kathy Bell Juliane Saleh-Büttner Arsenia Nikolaeva Gabriel D. Shervin Farsani Queenie Chen Paula Jiménez Robles #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Blackhawk Network (BHN) Launches New Exclusive Branded Payment Services to Help Brands Build and Fully Capitalize on Their Gift Card Programs “Brands today face increasing complexity in managing gift card programs across multiple vendors and channels,” said Brett Narlinger, head of global commerce, BHN. “Our new Branded Payment Services simplify this process, offering significant cost savings, operational ease, and scalability. Thanks to our unique position in the market and extensive network, our roadmap for innovation is unmatched. BHN provides a complete set of integrated services to streamline program management and empower our clients to focus on growth and consumer engagement—and be confident in the reliability and expertise we bring to their gift card program operations.” https://lnkd.in/eywejtu8 Maysam Nabavi Daphne B. Alexia Reed Isabelle P. Maureen Ripatti Cory Riley Michelle Dela Cruz Suzanne Arnott #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

VISTRA Launches Newly-branded Vistra Fund Solutions With a Promise to go Above and Beyond for Clients “The launch of Vistra Fund Solutions elevates Vistra’s position in the funds market and brings into sharper relief the value we offer our global clients,” says Simon Webster, CEO of Vistra. “We already had a strong and powerful funds business with great people, strong capabilities and huge potential. Now it’s time to realise that potential by clarifying what makes Vistra Funds Solutions different and why we’re the natural partner of choice for fund administration and support anywhere in the world.” https://lnkd.in/eEJEUEnk Abdel Latif Hmitti, CFA Nicholas Macksey Natalie Howell Katherine Taylor Eugene Nouril Rachel Chan Sophie Grassick Rachael Baker Winsley Chan #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

U.S. Faster Payments Council Releases Report on the Role of Directory Services in Instant Payments “Directory services can significantly improve the speed and security of instant payments by enabling interoperability between networks,” said Peter Tapling, APRP, Managing Director of PTap Advisory, LLC and FPC Directory Models Work Group Chair. “By securely connecting payers and payees, directories reduce friction and drive broader adoption. This report explores key considerations for organizations leveraging directory services and their potential impact on the future of faster payments.” https://lnkd.in/epcUwAyS Lou Grilli Reed Luhtanen Craig Ramsey Laura Menken Greg Kerwick Elizabeth G. Scott Harkey #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Acrisure Strengthens Leadership Team With Mark Wassersug as Chief Technology Officer and Shawn Pelsinger as Chief Administrative Officer “As Acrisure enters its next phase of growth, Mark and Shawn bring extensive experience with scaled financial technology companies,” said Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Acrisure. “Their expertise will be key as we expand our global technology platform and build a differentiated business.” https://lnkd.in/ei2zt5Hr John Tuttle Remi Avvinti Marilise Broodryk Natasha Lowe Fleur Binyon Tess Duggan Lucie Rush Michael Natalizio #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Atempo Growth Secures €300M in Commitments for the First Close of its Second Fund, Atempo Growth II Tina Page, Chief Operating Officer, at Atempo Growth said: “We are delighted for the continued support of Santander and British Business Investments, and we are excited to welcome the European Investment Fund into our second Fund. This is a significant milestone for Atempo as our AuM crosses over €700M, giving us the opportunity to further build on our platform in support of European technology. We continue strengthening our team and European presence and look forward to further expanding our European footprint helping accelerate innovation across the Continent.” https://lnkd.in/eXs889Fu Adam Malik Modesta Rodríguez-Acosta Cassinello Sacha de Gentile-Williams Lauren Mahoney Matteo Avramov Giulivi Jack Diamond Neel Shah #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Mining Grid Introduces A Revolutionary Approach To Earn Bitcoin Globally Rami Alsridi, Founder and CEO, Mining Grid said, “Our goal is to bring back the original vision of Bitcoin—a decentralized system where individuals can actively participate and benefit fairly. Our model ensures that individual miners have a real chance to win meaningful rewards, making mining more engaging and financially rewarding.” https://lnkd.in/eK-RG9ZR Rakshanda Siddiqui Faisal Shalash Rami Alsridi Zina Ashour Shirisha Mankena Sinan B. #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Unipaas and Mastercard Join Forces to Boost Card Acceptance for SMEs via Vertical SaaS David Avgi, Founder and CEO, Unipaas, said:”Many SMEs using vertical SaaS platforms today still rely on manual, offline payment methods—causing inefficiencies, poor user experiences, and lost revenue opportunities. Our partnership with Mastercard is about changing that. Together, we’re unlocking the potential of card payments in industries where digitisation has been slow, giving software providers the power to offer fast, secure, and scalable embedded payments tailored to their customers’ needs.” https://lnkd.in/eHnemZtX Delphine Bos Mitchell Schneider Adam Stevens Limor Liberman Ido Dubovi George Simon Kelly Phillips Eilidh Nielsen   #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews